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Marie Lanen
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To find a name for their child, some couples take inspiration from their environment, particularly minerals and precious stones. Doctissimo reveals which female first name is increasingly appreciated by young parents.
Heroine of literature, series and films, flowers or even illustrious character in History; there are many inspirations to find THE first name of your future child. The experts of the book L’Officiel des Prénoms (First Editions) also saw the emergence of an original trend: first names evoking a precious stone. What could be more normal after all, don’t our children stand out for their rarity and quality?
Ruby, rising star of the top 100 women
According to the authors of the reference book on first names, Ruby is one of the rising stars of the year 2024. In the female choice of the top 100 we also find Alma, Amélia, Ava, Billie, Céleste, Diane, Ella, Ellie, Esmée, Joy, Lyana, Naya, Nelya and Nour.
The English name Ruby means “reddish” in Latin. There are 2,700 people with this name in France currently, but this number could quickly climb given its popularity among future parents.
On the characterology side, little Ruby (Ruby variant) is credited with communication, optimism, creativity, pragmatism and sociability. Little girls full of pep!
Mineral names, a source of inspiration
If the “mineral” side of the first name appeals to you, the experts from the book L’Officiel des Prénoms offer you a list of first names like Jade, Ambre and Ruby:
Agate, Amethyst, Beryl, Cameo, Chantal, Clervie, Diamant, Diamond, Emerald, Gemma, Giada, Greta, Iora, Klervie, Lazuli, Magali, Maggy, Maguelone, Margot, Marjorie, Meg, Mégane, Opal, Opaline, Pearl, Perla, Perle, Pernelle, Perrine, Petra, Pétronille, Poe, Poéma.
Ruby, an equally colorful first name
If the meaning of the name Ruby (reddish) is a criterion that counts, here is a small list of colorful names that might also please you: Alba, Albane, Anwen, Aretha, Aubane, Aube, Ayane, Azora, Azur, Azura, Béryl, Bleuenn, Blue, Brunaëlle, Brunella, Brunelle, Candice, Candie, Candy, Carmine, Cerise, Ébène, Flavie, Flavienne, Fulvia, Galatée, Giada, Gwen, Gwenaëlle, Gwendoline, Gwenola, Indigo, Ivoire, Ivory, Jade, Lilas, Mauve, Midoli, Mirca, Nolwenn, Olive, Olwen, Opale, Opaline, Orna, Pervenche, Roia, Rose, Rubis, Rufina, Sabbia, Sand, Scarlett, Sona, Téa, Violette, Xanthia, Whitney.
Endless sources of inspiration that will allow you to draw up a list of your favorite first names!
Slideshow: Flower names for girls